Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsKaiyo SushiCrunch Spicy Yellowtail Roll Recipe

Crunch Spicy Yellowtail Roll Recipe

Inspired by Kaiyo Sushi
Time1h
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Sushi Rice

Filling

Crunchy Topping

Method

Preparing Sushi Rice

  1. 1

    Rinse the Rice

    Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch.

  2. 2

    Cook the Rice

    Combine rinsed sushi rice and water in a rice cooker or pot. Cook according to the rice cooker instructions or bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low for 20 minutes.

  3. 3

    Season the Rice

    Once cooked, let the rice sit covered for 10 minutes. In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Gently fold the mixture into the rice and let cool to room temperature.

Preparing the Filling

  1. 4

    Slice Ingredients

    Thinly slice the yellowtail fish, avocado, and julienne the cucumber. Set aside.

  2. 5

    Mix Spicy Mayo

    If making homemade spicy mayo, combine mayonnaise with sriracha sauce to taste. Set aside.

Assembling the Roll

  1. 6

    Prepare Nori

    Lay a nori sheet on a bamboo sushi mat, shiny side down.

  2. 7

    Spread Rice

    Wet your hands to prevent sticking and take a handful of sushi rice. Evenly spread it over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.

  3. 8

    Add Fillings

    Arrange slices of yellowtail, avocado, and cucumber in a line across the middle of the rice. Drizzle with spicy mayo.

  4. 9

    Roll the Sushi

    Using the mat, roll the sushi tightly away from you, pressing gently to form a cylinder. Seal the edge with a bit of water.

Adding the Crunch

  1. 10

    Prepare Panko

    In a small pan, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add panko breadcrumbs and toast until golden brown, stirring frequently.

  2. 11

    Coat the Roll

    Once the roll is formed, slice it into 8 pieces. Roll each piece in the toasted panko to coat the outside.

Serving

  1. 12

    Plate the Sushi

    Arrange the sushi pieces on a serving plate.

  2. 13

    Garnish

    Serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side.

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